Valerenga vs Sandefjord Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 03 Aug 2025

Eliteserien Betting Preview: Valerenga vs Sandefjord

Valerenga host Sandefjord in this Norwegian Eliteserien match at Intility Arena, with kick-off set for 11:00 on Sunday 3 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Expect a Tight Affair

When Sandefjord clash against Valerenga, we will take the former at -103 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. With our stake divided between 0 and +0.5, the visitors look as though they can land a return by swerving defeat.

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Sandefjord Won 2-1 in Teams’ Last Encounter

Valerenga were beaten last game and this was on the road at Aspmyra Stadion. Bodo/Glimt claimed a 7-2 victory. Valerenga ended up with just 35% possession and had two shots on target, while Mathias Grundetjern and Aaron Kiil Olsen scored one goal apiece.

Sandefjord have lost their previous four road games. Their latest appearance was a 3-2 home win at Jotun Arena against Sarpsborg 08. Andreas Tegstroem's side had 52% possession and recorded eight shots on goal, while Evangelos Patoulidis, Stefan Ingi Sigurdarson and Robin Dzabic were all on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Sandefjord had the upper hand in the previous clash between these sides. At Jotun Arena, they recorded a 2-1 home victory over Valerenga. The previous 9 H2H games have seen Valerenga win six times and Sandefjord victorious in the other three.

Eliteserien		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Valerenga	21	9	3	9	36	35	1	36:35	30
8	Sandefjord	20	9	1	10	37	30	7	37:30	28

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3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 12.8 attempts. Valerenga have had 49.1% possession, 420.7 passes and 5.4 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.7 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 12.8 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 4.9 corners.

Top goalscorers are Fidel Brice Ambina and Elias Soerensen on 3 goals, while Petter Strand has bagged 2. The leading assistors have been Mees Rijks and Elias Soerensen with 2.

Sandefjord have won 6 and lost 4, averaging 5.0 shots on goal, 12.2 attempts and 2.3 goals. They average 52.0% possession, 484.3 passes, 3.2 corners taken and 7.2 corners against them, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 14.7 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal.

Stefan Ingi Sigurdarson is top of the team’s scoring charts with 5, while Evangelos Patoulidis and Christopher Cheng have 4. Jakob Masloe Dunsby has had 3 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Valerenga confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Oscar Hedvall (GK), Vegar Eggen Hedenstad, Aaron Kiil Olsen, Sebastian Jarl, Vinicius Nogueira, Henrik Roervik Bjoerdal, Fidel Brice Ambina, Elias Hagen, Petter Strand, Mathias Grundetjern, Mohamed Ofkir.

Sandefjord confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Carljohan Eriksson (GK), Fredrik Carson Pedersen, Zinedin Smajlovic, Stian Kristiansen, Christopher Cheng, Loris Mettler, Filip Ottosson, Sander Risan, Evangelos Patoulidis, Stefan Ingi Sigurdarson, Elias Jemal.

Valerenga vs Sandefjord Prediction & Betting Tips

Get ahead of the game with our Valerenga vs Sandefjord betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, likely score outcome, corners betting edge, standout player prop plays and a fully loaded bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ll side with Sandefjord +0.25 for this Eliteserien clash, with an attractive -103 available. Our verdict is that they’ll perform strongly and the Asian Handicap line looks generous for this outcome.

Our football picks always stem from lots of research and it begins by looking at the latest Eliteserien team news and current form. When we have a strong view of what might happen, we match up the latest numbers.

Key Valerenga vs Sandefjord league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Sandefjord in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Sandefjord in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Sandefjord in 2 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Valerenga in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Valerenga in 5 of their last 7 games at home.

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick carries a 50.6% chance of winning. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

Sandefjord Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -103 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Valerenga 0 - 1 Sandefjord

Sandefjord can be backed to win 1-0 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +1200 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Stefán Ingi Sigurdarson to Score +255

Stefán Ingi Sigurdarson (Sandefjord) has registered four goals in his past five Eliteserien games. There are odds of +255 on offer for this Anytime Goalscorer bet and we think this is an attractive wager for the player to be on the scoresheet.

Latest Stefán Ingi Sigurdarson Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+210

First

--100

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Corners Prediction

Sandefjord Under 4.5 Corners -138

Sandefjord have failed to cover the 4.5 corners line in five consecutive away matches, while Valerenga have yielded an average of 4.90 corners in their previous 10 games. We’re anticipating Sandefjord to fall short of the line, with this Team Corners wager available at -138.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Valerenga

Total

10.30 5.40 4.90

Home

10.86 5.57 5.29

Away

10.33 4.67 5.67

Sandefjord

Total

10.40 3.20 7.20

Home

10.10 3.80 6.30

Away

9.30 3.10 6.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-110

Under 10.5

-130

Valerenga Corners

Over 5.5

-143

Under 5.5

-100

Sandefjord Corners

Over 4.5

+106

Under 4.5

-149

Most Corners

1

-182

X

+750

2

+210

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Valerenga vs Sandefjord Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Valerenga Favourites to Win According to Bookies

Valerenga are the -100 favourites on the 1x2 betting. That implies a 50% chance of triumphing in this Eliteserien encounter according to the latest odds. For those wanting to back Sandefjord, you will find +215 about this outsider.

You can take advantage of the Draw No Bet market if you want a less-risky option. Going down this route means you can back Valerenga at -192 or instead go for Sandefjord at +132.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. BTTS betting is always a warm order and you can bet Yes at -238 on the Both Teams to Score market.

The best football betting sites have excellent coverage for the latest Eliteserien games. They supply customers with hundreds of markets and it’s down to you to find the best angle.

Full-Time Result

1

-100

X

+320

2

+215

Half-Time Result

1

+148

X

+150

2

+235

Double Chance

1X

-286

12

-455

X2

-128

Draw No Bet

1

-192

2

+132

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-104

2 Hcp +0.5

-123

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+170

Over 2.5

-227

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-238

No

+160

Stefán Ingi Sigurdarson (Sandefjord)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Muamer Brajanac (Valerenga)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Elias Sorensen (Valerenga)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Filip Erik Thorvaldsen (Valerenga)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Mees Rijks (Valerenga)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Obasi Onyebuchi (Valerenga)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Darrell Kamdem Tibell (Sandefjord)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Henrik Bjørdal (Valerenga)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Petter Strand (Valerenga)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Jakob Dunsby (Sandefjord)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Evangelos Patoulidis (Sandefjord)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Carl Lange (Valerenga)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Wally Njie (Sandefjord)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Loris Mettler (Sandefjord)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Robin Dzabic (Sandefjord)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Fidele Bric Ambina (Valerenga)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Marcus Melchior (Sandefjord)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Sander Risan Mork (Sandefjord)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Elias Kristoffersen Hagen (Valerenga)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Hakon Sjatil (Valerenga)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Filip Ottosson (Sandefjord)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Fredrik Carson Pedersen (Sandefjord)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Stian Kristiansen (Sandefjord)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Sebastian Jarl (Valerenga)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Kevin Tshiembe (Valerenga)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Vetle Walle Egeli (Sandefjord)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Martin Gjone (Sandefjord)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Vegar Eggen Hedenstad (Valerenga)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Noah Pallas (Valerenga)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Filip Loftesnes-bjune (Sandefjord)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Valerenga vs Sandefjord Lineups & Team News

Check the Valerenga vs Sandefjord team news before you place your bets. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for the Eliteserien along with up-to-date injury news.

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